On April 7, Vietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) said it is implementing a plan to increase LNG remediation capacity to be ready to meet electricity generation demand during the peak dry season.
Previously, the Logistics branch of the unit had just coordinated with relevant parties to complete the trial run program to increase reprocessing capacity at Thi Vai SNG Storage (Tan Phuoc ward, Ho Chi Minh City), thereby significantly increasing the gas supply capacity for power generation.
The test run results showed that the system operated safely and stably at 288 tons/hour, significantly higher than the initial designed capacity of 171 tons/hour, equivalent to about 9.5 million Sm3/day. The entire testing process was inspected and evaluated according to domestic and international standards, under the supervision of the DNV registration organization.
According to PV GAS, operating LNG warehouses exceeding designed capacity requires high technical qualifications and experience. Throughout the trial run process, the technical team supervised 24/7, strictly controlling important parameters such as temperature, pressure, vibration and equipment positioning to ensure absolute safety.
The increase in renewable gas capacity at Thi Vai LNG warehouse is considered to be of strategic significance, especially at a time when the global energy market still has many potential fluctuations. Thi Vai LNG infrastructure will continue to play an important role in the gas supply chain, contributing to ensuring fuel supply for electricity production in the Southeast region, thereby supporting the safe and continuous operation of the national power system.
It is known that Thi Vai LNG warehouse was inaugurated in 2023, is the first and largest LNG warehouse in Vietnam with a capacity of about 1 million tons/year; capable of receiving LNG transport ships with a tonnage of up to 100,000 DWT.
